30-Minute Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This thick, rich lentil soup is packed with flavors, smells amazing, and only takes a short time to prepare.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ white onion, diced
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- Lemon
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Set Instant Pot to sauté setting.
- 2. Sauté onion and garlic, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. You can add some vegetable broth or water to prevent sticking to the pan.
- 3. Continuing to stir frequently, add cumin seeds and salt and cook for 2 additional minutes to toast seeds.
- 4. Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 5. Add red lentils, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, coriander, and paprika.
- 6. Stir to combine and then seal the lid. Select “Manual” and set for 15 minutes.
- 7. Let the pressure release naturally. Remove the lid and taste. Adjust seasonings as needed. Squeeze in a bit of lemon juice.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. Serve with optional toppings, such as fresh sprouts, red pepper flakes, or white sesame seeds.
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